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Funding in New Jersey

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief.
    Geographic Coverage: Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Maine, Delaware, Maryland, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire.
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: BJ’s Charitable Foundation

New Jersey Health Initiatives 2010
Support for projects that foster positive intellectual and emotional development and prevent violence and related health-risking social behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, physical aggression, delinquency) in young men at risk ages 14–24.
    Geographic Coverage: New Jersey
    Application Deadline: Jan 28, 2010
    Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


Inactive Funding in New Jersey

The programs listed below have been funded in the past, but are not currently accepting applications. Information about these inactive funding programs is provided only for your convenience and does not indicate that the programs will be available in the future. To inquire about future availability of a particular program, please contact the funding agency or organization.

Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation Grants
Support to community clinics and facilities that help underserved populations gain access to dental care.
    Geographic Coverage: New Jersey and Connecticut
    Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2009
    Sponsor: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.

FirstEnergy Foundation Grants
Funding for programs that focus on public and personal safety, support employee involvement, promote economic development, and advance professional development.
    Geographic Coverage: Service areas in New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
    Application Deadline:

Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Provides grants in communities where the Gannett Company has a presence.
    Geographic Coverage: Limited to certain areas of 35 states and U.S. territories, see sponsor's website for more details.
    Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2009

MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Awards to organizations that excel in property and asset management or provide housing to people with special needs.
    Geographic Coverage: CA, CO, CT, DC IL, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OR, VA, WA
    Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2009
    Sponsor: MetLife Foundation

Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Health Grants
Grants for innovative projects in the areas of breast health and/or breast cancer education, screening, treatment and support.
    Geographic Coverage: New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania
    Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2009
    Sponsor: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Promise of Nursing (PON) Regional Faculty Fellowship Program
Scholarships to prepare registered nurses for the nurse educator role by achieving their degrees.
    Geographic Coverage: California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington
    Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2009
    Sponsor: Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association

Service Area Competition - Additional Areas (For Project Period Start Dates of May 1, 2010 and June 1, 2010)
The Service Area Competition-Additional Areas funding opportunity is a request for financial assistance to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population, for project period starting 5/1 /2010 & 6/1/2010.
    Geographic Coverage: New York, Alaska, New Jersey, and Mississippi
    Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2009
    Sponsor: Bureau of Primary Health Care

UnitedHealth HEROES Service Learning Grants
Funding to support youth-led projects that address childhood obesity.
    Geographic Coverage: 34 states and the District of Columbia
    Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2009
    Sponsor: Youth Service America